Purchasing

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Purchaser in Kent, WA for a 6-month contract opportunity for a major aerospace company (strong possibility of extension or conversion).

For this role you MUST have tactical purchasing experience, possess a BA, and be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

If you're interested, please send an updated resume and compensation requirements for immediate consideration to step
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• Coordinates purchasing material, services, and product requirements for programs.
• Works with program leads to identify long lead materials.
• Works with sourcing and program team to select suppliers for bid and award from the approved list in order to achieve program objectives.
• Prepares purchase orders in Coupa and Costpoint software.
• Ensures supplier’s documentation such as terms and conditions and NDAs are ready prior to engagement.
• Manages orders with suppliers, monitors backlog and daily order status report, adjusts schedules as needed, manage/modify POs with overdue shipments and open orders.
• Works with logistics team to ensure timely and economical deliveries of all materials to production location.
• Ensure that all requirements for purchasing, storage, and transportation of materials are adhered to.
• Monitors suppliers’ performance and prepares reports and other records.
• Resolves discrepancies related to purchasing, delivery, receiving, accounts payable invoices, and payment to the supplier.
• Expedites materials for shortage management.
• Coordinate returns to vendor for discrepant material from receiving inspection.
• Contributes to continuing improvement efforts across all facets of supply chain.

• 10+ years tactical level experience in purchasing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Windows programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated results.

Stephanie Narlesky
Comcentric Inc.
Recruiter
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